Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barron Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barron Elementary serves the northern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.8 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barron Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barron Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barron Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3620 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barron Elementary School's ranking?
Barron Elementary School is ranked #3620 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Barron Elementary School often compared to?
Barron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cielo Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Barron Elementary School?
368 students attend Barron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Barron Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barron Elementary School?
Barron Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barron Elementary School offer ?
Barron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barron Elementary School part of?
Barron Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Barron Elementary School located?
Barron Elementary School is located in the Cooperstown neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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